Weight Watchers Crockpot Pork Carnitas

Mexican Pork Carnitas are an absolutely delicious filling for any taco, burrito or bowl. This slow cooker pork Carnitas is a healthy Carnitas recipe that’s Weight Watchers and family friendly. 

I love a set it and forget it meal and this one is no exception. With just 10 minutes of prep time this is a perfect recipe for busy weeknights. Pop it in the Crockpot before work and come home to a delightful smelling house with dinner all ready to go.

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Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin: look for the leanest tenderloin you can find.
• Green chili salsa: find a clean salsa with the fewest ingredients.
• Diced tomatoes with green chilies: I buy the Rotel brand. If you can’t find this, just grab a can of diced tomatoes. 
• Onion
• Bay leaves
• Cayenne pepper
• Chili powder

Crock Pot Directions

1. Slice one onion into thick slices and line the bottom of your slow cooker with them. Dice the other onion and set aside for topping.
2. Place pork tenderloin on top of the onion and sprinkle your spices (and place your bay leaves) on top of the pork.
3. Pour ½ bottle of salsa, entire can of Rotel, and diced onions on and around the pork.
4. Cook on low for 5-8 hours, depending on the size of your tenderloin.
5. When the cook time has finished, remove the slow cooked pork from the Crockpot and shred it.
6. Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker to stay warm and soak up the seasoning.
7. Serve with the remaining bottle of green chile salsa, warm flour or corn tortillas, diced onion, and sour cream.

Instant Pot Directions

1. Slice one onion into thick slices and place on the bottom of your Instant Pot insert. Dice the other onion and set aside for topping.
2. Place pork tenderloin on top of the onion and sprinkle your spices (and place your bay leaves) on top of the pork.
3. Pour ½ bottle of salsa, entire can of Rotel, and diced onions on and around the pork.
4. Pressure cook on high pressure for 8 minutes (I did this for a 2 pound tenderloin).
5. When cooking time has finished, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes.
6. Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and shred the meat. 
7. Place the pulled pork back into the Instant Pot to keep warm and soak up the seasoning.

Recipe Tips

• You can use pork butt or shoulder, but be sure to recalculate your points and nutrition info as tenderloin is typically a leaner cut than those two.
• If you’re looking for crispy carnitas, sear the pork on all sides for a few minutes using a hot skillet and olive oil, avocado oil or cooking spray, then transfer to your slow cooker.
• I calculate all of my WW recipes on the Weight Watchers website using their recipe creator. It’s a great resource and if you’re not subscribed I’d highly recommend it! If you change any of the ingredients or amounts listed in this recipe it will change the points calculations.

Weight Watchers Carnitas Points Per Serving

2 pound pork tenderloin = 8 servings

2 Blue Plan Points | 2 Green Plan Points | 2 Purple Plan Points 
If you add sour cream, a reduced fat variety is 2 extra points per tablespoon and corn tortillas are 2 points each.

Looking for more Weight Watchers Crock Pot Recipes?

• Weight Watchers Tuscan Chicken Pasta
• Easy Crock Pot Pork Chops with Pears
• WW Homemade Hamburger Helper
• Weight Watchers Beef Stroganoff
• Healthy White Chicken Chili

More WW Mexican food recipes

• Weight Watchers Southwest Egg Roll in a Bowl
• Spicy Mexican Meatloaf
• Carne Asada Burrito Bowl
• Weight Watchers Beef Enchiladas

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Weight Watchers Crockpot Pork Carnitas

This Weight Watchers Carnitas Recipe is so easy and delicious! Crockpot Pork Carnitas are the perfect weeknight meal, and the leftovers are delicious served as burritos!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time8 hrs

Resting Time10 mins

Total Time8 hrs 10 mins

Course: main

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: carnitas, Crockpot, healthy, One Pot, Weight Watchers

Servings: 8 servings

Approximate Serving Size: 1/4 pound

Calories: 172kcal

Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

Crockpot

Kitchen Knife

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork tenderloin Smithfield, we purchased ours at Walmart, it was about 2 pounds
• 1 cup green chili salsa
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 2 onions sliced
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder

Optional for taste: Salt and Pepper and sour cream

Instructions

Crockpot

• Slice one onion into thick slices and line the bottom of your crock pot with them. Dice the other onion and set aside for a topping.
• Place pork tenderloin on top of the onions and sprinkle your spices (and place bay leaves) on the pork.
• Pour 1/2 bottle of salsa, entire can of Rotel, and diced onions on and around pork.
• Cook on low for 5-8 hours, depending on the size of your tenderloin.
• When the cook time has finished, remove the pork from the slow cooker and shred it. 
• Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker to stay warm and soak up the seasoning.
• Serve with the remaining bottle of green chile salsa, warm flour or corn tortillas, diced onion, and sour cream.

Instant Pot

• Slice one onion into thick slices and place on the bottom of your Instant Pot insert. Dice the other onion and set aside for topping.
• Place pork tenderloin on top of the onion and sprinkle your spices (and place your bay leaves) on top of the pork.
• Pour ½ bottle of salsa, entire can of Rotel, and diced onions on and around the pork.
• Pressure cook on high pressure for 8 minutes (I did this for a 2 pound tenderloin).
• When cooking time has finished, let the pressure naturally release for 15 minutes.
• Remove the pork from the Instant Pot and shred it. 
• Place the shredded pork back into the Instant Pot to keep warm and soak up the seasoning.

Notes

Weight Watchers Points Per Serving

2 pound pork tenderloin = 8 servings

 

2 Blue Plan Points | 2 Green Plan Points | 2 Purple Plan Points 

If you add sour cream, a reduced fat variety is 2 extra points per tablespoon and corn tortillas are 2 points each.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.8mg

Nutrition & Diet Information

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